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How to get fromSaint Paul to Burlingtonby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Burlington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Burlingtoncar car
    4h 21m
    $64–368

  2. Drive 343.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Burlingtoncar car 343.4 mi
    6h 17m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    11h 59m
    $177–259

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Burlingtontaxi taxi
    12h 7m
    $287–508

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint Paul to Burlington. However, you can take the line 54 bus to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Burlington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, then take the taxi to Burlington.

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